Hellickson to make start for Biscuits

Rays pitcher Jeremy Hellickson, in his latest step after offseason elbow surgery, will join the Biscuits.

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Hellickson said he's scheduled to start today's game at Pensacola, according to Tampa Bay media reports.

The right-hander made his season debut with Tampa Bay on Tuesday, giving up one run over 4 1/3 innings.

While the Rays start a four-day major league All-Star break today, they want Hellickson to continue pitching, so he's being sent to the Biscuits.

He played for Montgomery in 2008-09 and was the 2011 American League Rookie of the Year.

Hellickson told Tampa Bay reporters that he'll make one start for the Biscuits and one for high-Class A Charlotte next weekend before returning to the Rays.

UPDATE: Since Hellickson's start won't be a rehab assignment, the Biscuits had to make roster space for him. They put outfielder Joey Rickard, who hasn't played since July 3 with an ankle injury, on the disabled list.

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